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AND SO IT BEGINS

November 18, 2019 by Doctordoug

Flu season has begun in Arizona.

The Arizona Department of Health Services keeps a weekly log of the flu cases in AZ, and this past week was the initial uptick in cases in Arizona.

We are fortunate to have a great system of monitoring that gives us up-to-date information on the Flu in Arizona with specific information on the types that are in our community.

Currently, Influenza type B is commonplace….but over the coming weeks, the more common strain of Influenza A will emerged as dominant.

For now, you need to do the following:

Get your flu shot if you haven’t done so
Be good about washing your hands, etc….
Be in touch if you get the flu, so you can get the Tamiflu or new Xofluza treatment

To understand more about THE FLU…listen to my PODCAST >>>HERE<<< or read more about treating the symptoms of the flu and respiratory viruses >>>HERE<<<

NEW VIDEO: DR LAKIN & DR SINGH, POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS

November 13, 2019 by Doctordoug

Click here to watch the video!

Dr. Singh has been a specialist in spinal and neurological rehabilitation for 35 years.

He has held medical director positions at number of institutions including the Barrow Neurological institute in Phoenix.

He has been a medical director of Neurospine and rehabilitation at the Barrow brain and spine since 2008.

Dr. Singh has been a phoenix magazines “Top doc Since 1990.

He has served on the Arizona Governor’s council for brain and spinal injuries.

My Philosophy

“Many patients who refer themselves to us are people who have been told they need spine surgery and are not aware of the vast array of other options. My passion is to educate patients—and the public in general—on the kinds of evidenced-based, scientific, nonsurgical treatment available to them.”

For more information about Dr. Singh…. CLICK HERE!

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY…STING LIKE A ‘MAY-BEE’

October 15, 2019 by Doctordoug

I had several patients forward me the video on the new BUTTERFLY ULTRASOUND. This device, which attaches to an iPhone, is a $2,000 attachment to the iPhone that works as an inexpensive ultrasound unit.

I have checked it out, having become aware of it from my daughter-in-law who is in her Emergency Medicine Residency training program at UCSF.

The ultrasound has become an essential diagnostic device in the E.R., as it allows for rapid assessment of internal derangements that indicate bleeding, blood accumulation, fluid accumulation, blood clots, etc… She has become skilled at using the ultrasound in rapid fashion to assess patients with life-threatening issues and to rapidly rule-in or rule-out various conditions that would otherwise require time-consuming testing.

Although very useful in the emergency setting, it is not clear that it would be as useful in the general office setting, as the test results are not explicit enough for subtle findings or complex diagnostics. Still, in an undeserved area, where excellent ultrasound is not readily available, I can see this being a game-changer (rural areas, undeserved countries).

I’m a fan of technology, and the iPhone is an amazing hand-held computer that has multiple uses, but for now, the Butterfly does not sting like the bee……in the general medical office just yet.

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

October 8, 2019 by Doctordoug

If you did not received our new Autumn Newsletter, you can read it here….

CLICK HERE!

For future Newsletters, you can register for your own personal copy….. Click Here!

Yours in good health,

Dr. Lakin & staff

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

October 7, 2019 by Doctordoug

I was truly excited to hear that one of the chief residents at Hopkins during my days there…. won the NOBEL PRIZE in physiology and medicine this year.

Although I did not know Bill Kaelin, MD personally, he was an ever-present presence on the wards during the 80’s at Hopkins hospital as a medical resident and subsequently Chief Resident.

Hopkins was and remains an amazing institution…. and people wonder what the benefit is of being trained at such a place as your talents and abilities will shine no matter where you go. But through those who inspire, push, and challenge you (your contemporaries) you learn good habits, and that is the difference.

Aristotle said it well: Excellence is not an act, it is a habit. We are what we do every day.

The habits passed on and learned at Hopkins remains a touchstone in my career and whatever excellence I have, it is owed to those habits developed back then.

Read more about Bill’s amazing work >>>HERE<<<

CONSTIPATION

October 1, 2019 by Doctordoug

Constipation is a topic I am well-acquainted with, and it’s something we talk about a lot with patients.

I have a myriad of resources for constipation issues, but when you are really constipated and seriously ‘stopped up’….there is nothing better than Milk of Magnesia to come to the rescue.

Yes…it tastes bad….but it works great.

Here is how to dose it:

2 tablespoons…every 2-4 hours…until you ‘clear the decks’.

So…if you need the major Dynamite….(invented by Alfed Nobel of NOBEL PRIZE fame…..)….nothing beats MOM!

MOM is THE BOMB.

Here are a bunch of resources on constipation:

THE GUIDE…read the CONSTIPATION SECTION

Watch my video on CONSTIPATION >>>>HERE<<<<

Natural Recipes for CONSTIPATION >>>>HERE<<<<